LOT OF FOUR EARLY U.S. MARINE CORPS SWORDS.

LOT OF FOUR EARLY U.S. MARINE CORPS SWORDS. This lot consists of two Civil War era Horstmann Model 1850 foot officer swords with “USMC” etched on central blade panel with other patriotic U.S. motifs. Both of these swords have 30″ long blade about 1-1/8″ wide. One has a leather covered metal scabbard, the other has solid leather scabbard. Both have frog buttons on top mounts for use with an over the shoulder sling. The third sword is a later version, probably WWI, with a narrow 7/8″ wide blade which is 27-1/2″ long. This blade, also by Horstmann, etched “US MARINES” with other patriotic motifs. The last sword in this group is a Civil War era style Horstmann NCO style sword with about a 24″ blade etched “USMC” in a 6″ panel. This sword like the others has its original leather scabbard with brass mounts with elongated frog button on top mount. CONDITION: Overall all swords are in very good condition complete with scabbards. The two leather scabbard swords are both solid and intact with scattered scuffing and scraping. The two metal scabbards with leather covers both have large chips of leather missing and the Civil War era metal core scabbard has a repair and has been re-colored. Grips on each sword are complete and intact. Blades on the three Civil War era swords are gray with all etched panels being discernible as can be seen in photos. The WWI sword has a hard metal plated blade with all etching in fine condition. Tip of blade is broken about 1/4″. 8-76282 JS22 (2,000-3,000)

Auction: Firearms - Spring 2011

Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

Image	Lot	Price	Description
	2383	$1,897.50	LOT OF FOUR EARLY U.S. MARINE CORPS SWORDS. This lot consists of two Civil War era Horstmann Model 1850 foot officer swords with “USMC” etched on central blade panel with other patriotic U.S. motifs. Both of these swords have 30″ long blade about 1-1/8″ wide. One has a leather covered metal scabbard, the other has solid leather scabbard. Both have frog buttons on top mounts for use with an over the shoulder sling. The third sword is a later version, probably WWI, with a narrow 7/8″ wide blade which is 27-1/2″ long. This blade, also by Horstmann, etched “US MARINES” with other patriotic motifs. The last sword in this group is a Civil War era style Horstmann NCO style sword with about a 24″ blade etched “USMC” in a 6″ panel. This sword like the others has its original leather scabbard with brass mounts with elongated frog button on top mount. CONDITION: Overall all swords are in very good condition complete with scabbards. The two leather scabbard swords are both solid and intact with scattered scuffing and scraping. The two metal scabbards with leather covers both have large chips of leather missing and the Civil War era metal core scabbard has a repair and has been re-colored. Grips on each sword are complete and intact. Blades on the three Civil War era swords are gray with all etched panels being discernible as can be seen in photos. The WWI sword has a hard metal plated blade with all etching in fine condition. Tip of blade is broken about 1/4″. 8-76282 JS22 (2,000-3,000) Auction: Firearms - Spring 2011 Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

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